Jolimont
At a median age of 52, Jolimont residents are 12 years older than the national average, a figure that shapes almost everything else about the suburb. The 0.75 km2 footprint houses 1,479 people at a density of 1,977 per km2, with 54.1% of dwellings being apartments, well above state norms. A vacancy rate of 13.7% and a median house price of $457,000 make it one of the more affordable inner-Perth options, while university qualifications at 53.6% sit 23.5 percentage points above the national figure. These three signals, high education, high vacancy, aging residents, point to a suburb that attracts knowledge workers and retirees rather than growing families.
Population
1,479
Median Age
52.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,345/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$457K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price of $457,000 sits below most comparable inner-Perth suburbs, partly because 54.1% of the stock is apartments rather than detached houses, which make up only 27.4%. Two-bedroom dwellings dominate at 51.0%, with 3-bedroom at 20.3% and 4-plus at just 11.8%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,178, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 37.4%, which crosses the standard stress threshold despite household incomes at the 34.5th percentile nationally. Buyers should note the 41.6% renter share and 13.7% vacancy rate, which reflect a transient apartment market. Outright owners at 35.9% outnumber mortgage holders at 22.5%, suggesting most long-term residents are debt-free, with recent buyers facing real affordability pressure.
For Buyers
The median house price of $457,000 sits below most comparable inner-Perth suburbs, partly because 54.1% of the stock is apartments rather than detached houses, which make up only 27.4%. Two-bedroom dwellings dominate at 51.0%, with 3-bedroom at 20.3% and 4-plus at just 11.8%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,178, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 37.4%, which crosses the standard stress threshold despite household incomes at the 34.5th percentile nationally. Buyers should note the 41.6% renter share and 13.7% vacancy rate, which reflect a transient apartment market. Outright owners at 35.9% outnumber mortgage holders at 22.5%, suggesting most long-term residents are debt-free, with recent buyers facing real affordability pressure.
For Investors
With 41.6% of residents renting and weekly rent at $300, landlords have a substantial tenant pool, but the 13.7% vacancy rate is elevated compared to Perth metro averages and points to genuine oversupply in the apartment segment, which covers 54.1% of all dwellings. Gross yield on the $457,000 median against $300 weekly rent implies roughly 3.4%, modest for the price point. No development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, signalling minimal new supply but also limited renewal investment. The population of 1,479 across 0.75 km2 is stable rather than growing, and the aging resident base, with a median age 12 years above national, reduces long-term household formation pressure. Investors relying on rental demand growth should weigh the high current vacancy carefully.
Schools in Jolimont iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Jolimont Primary School
K-6 · 421 students
Demographics
The median age of 52 is 12.0 years above the national figure, the defining demographic characteristic. Overseas-born residents account for 32.8% of the population, which is 11.2 percentage points above the national rate, and English (640), Irish (185) and Scottish (178) ancestries lead the count. University qualifications at 53.6% run 23.5 percentage points above national, consistent with a suburb that attracts professionals and academics. Average household size is 1.8, which is 0.7 below national, and 49.5% of families are couples without children. Volunteering participation at 22.9% is notably high relative to most Perth suburbs. The household income sits at the 34.5th percentile nationally, below average, because many older residents are retired and drawing down rather than earning at peak.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
27.4%
Houses
18.5%
Townhouse
54.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Apartments represent 54.1% of Jolimont's dwellings, semi-detached 18.5% and separate houses 27.4%, an apartment-heavy profile unusual outside city centres. Tenure breaks down to 35.9% owning outright, 22.5% carrying a mortgage and 41.6% renting. Two-bedroom units dominate at 51.0%, with 0-1 bedroom at 16.8%, making the stock skewed towards smaller-format living compared to the WA average. The median house price is $457,000, estimated from 2025 rent data, placing Jolimont in the affordable tier for inner-Perth. Rent at $300 per week gives a rent-to-income ratio of 22.3%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, while mortgage repayments at 37.4% of income do cross the stress line. The 13.7% vacancy rate is the clearest sign of demand imbalance in the rental market.
Mortgage / mo
$2,178
Rent / wk
$300
HH Size
1.8
Personal Income / wk
$900
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
13.7%
Unoccupied
120
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
37.4% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
49.5%
Couples, no children
903
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 20.8% of workers (109 people), followed by Professional/Tech at 17.7% (93) and Education at 13.7% (72). Mining accounts for 7.0% (37 workers), higher than typical for an inner suburb and reflecting WA's sector weighting. Professionals form the largest occupation group at 270, ahead of Managers at 86 and Clerical/Admin at 69. The full-time employment rate is 59.0% with unemployment at 5.6%, above national averages. Labour force participation is 50.4%, lower than most comparably educated suburbs, because 587 residents are not in the labour force, consistent with the high median age of 52. Household weekly income averages $1,345, placing the suburb at the 34.5th percentile nationally, below average largely because of the retired and semi-retired population rather than low-wage employment.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.0%
Part-time
35.4%
Participation
50.4%
Employed
639
Occupations
Top Industries
University
53.6%
Postgraduate
15.5%
Born Overseas
32.8%
Dwellings
747
Transport to Work
Jolimont residents rely heavily on private cars, with 71.3% driving, compared to 13.1% using public transport and 9.4% walking or cycling. The walking and cycling share is above typical Perth suburban levels, reflecting the compact 0.75 km2 footprint and proximity to inner-city amenities. SEIFA socioeconomic data is not available for this suburb, so direct disadvantage ranking cannot be stated. Crime statistics are also not recorded in this dataset. As indirect indicators, 53.6% of residents hold university qualifications, 23.5 percentage points above national, and the need-for-assistance rate is 9.9% (141 people), elevated compared to most inner-Perth areas and consistent with a higher share of older residents. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families depend on neighbouring suburbs for education.
Drive
71.3%
Public Transport
13.1%
Walk / Cycle
9.4%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Jolimont compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jolimont a good suburb to live in?
Jolimont suits older professionals and retirees well, with 53.6% of residents holding university qualifications, 23.5 percentage points above the national figure. The compact 0.75 km2 layout, apartment-dominant stock and 9.4% walking or cycling rate signal a walkable inner-Perth lifestyle. The 13.7% vacancy rate and household income at the 34.5th percentile nationally reflect a suburb in transition rather than peak demand.
What is the median house price in Jolimont?
The median house price is $457,000, estimated from 2025 rent data. Weekly rent averages $300, giving a rent-to-income ratio of 22.3%, below the stress threshold. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,178, but the mortgage-to-income ratio of 37.4% crosses the 30% stress line for the typical household.
What schools are in Jolimont?
No schools are recorded inside the Jolimont suburb boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Perth inner-west suburbs. Education levels locally are high, with 53.6% of residents holding university qualifications, which is 23.5 percentage points above the national average.
Is Jolimont safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Jolimont in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, 53.6% of residents hold university qualifications and the suburb sits in the inner-Perth area. Need for daily assistance is recorded at 9.9% (141 people), reflecting the older median age of 52, rather than socioeconomic disadvantage.
Is Jolimont good for property investment?
The investment case is mixed. Weekly rent of $300 against a $457,000 median implies a gross yield around 3.4%, modest for the price point. The 13.7% vacancy rate is elevated and signals apartment oversupply. With 41.6% renting and 0 development applications in 12 months, demand exists but supply absorption is slow. Investors should stress-test vacancy assumptions before committing.
How is Jolimont's population changing?
No population forecast is available in this dataset. The current population is 1,479 across 0.75 km2. The turnover rate is 29.7%, with 70.3% of residents staying at the same address, suggesting stability. The median age of 52 is 12 years above national, pointing to an aging base with limited family-formation driven growth.
What languages are spoken in Jolimont?
About 32.8% of Jolimont residents were born overseas, 11.2 percentage points above the national rate. English-background ancestries dominate, led by English (640), Irish (185) and Scottish (178). Mandarin is the most recorded non-English language with 18 speakers among the 1,479 residents.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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